La Ciudad de Sullivan: Un Refugio para Animales
El RGV es el hogar de una de las mayores poblaciones de animales callejeros del país, lo que supone una gran presión para los servicios de rescate y acogida que ayudan a encontrar un hogar para estos animales. Con recursos limitados de los gobiernos locales pero un fuerte apoyo de la comunidad, estas organizaciones logran luchar a diario por estos animales.
The City of Dogs in Sullivan: A Refuge for Strays
The RGV is home to one of the largest populations of stray animals in the country, which puts a serious strain on the rescues and foster services that help find these animals a home. With limited resources from local governments but strong support from the community, these organizations manage to fight on behalf of these animals on a daily basis.
Texas Is Counting On You To Cast Your Vote
Vote for reproductive justice. Vote for the rights of LGBTQIA+, Indigenous, Latinx, and POC communities. Vote for affordable healthcare. Vote for a higher minimum wage. Vote for quality education. Vote for gun reform. Vote for climate justice. Vote for your friends, family, and neighbors.
Death Binds Movements Together
On this year’s Dia de los Muertos, organizers for immigration and reproductive justice issues in the Rio Grande Valley used their altars to educate audiences and honor the lives lost.
Reflecting One Another: On Glimmer by Milo Elliott
“Glimmer” explores connection, the celestial, the ephemeral, and the eternal through illustrations, paintings, multimedia pieces, and written works of Milo Elliot. Visit “Glimmer” at the Carla Hughes Studio, now until July 23, 2022.
COMMENTARY: IN SCHOOL BOARD BATTLES BIG MONEY WINS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
In 2022, our public schools have become a political battlefield. From limiting what students can read to restricting the topics teachers should teach, issues involving K-12 education have taken on heightened political importance.
ART AND HEALING; ON AQUI DESCANSABA BY JESSIE BURCIAGA
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Words by Josue Rawmirez In Aqui Descansaba, on display at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, artist Jessie Burciaga uses art to speak on the disappearances of individuals along the frontera and to heal from his personal experience with the subject. Aqui Descansaba […]
Get out the Vote 2022: How To Register To Vote and Eligibility
Do you want to vote but don’t know how? Read through our guide to learn how to register and what requirements you need to meet to vote.
MURAL MADNESS REDUX
Half a year since the City of Brownsville announced the SpaceX funded mural program a local Rio Grande Valley artist has yet to be named. It begs the question, “How long does it take to find a “worthy” artist in the RGV to paint the last mural funded by Elon Musk?”
COMMENTARY: DELIVER MELISSA LUCIO FROM DEATH
Most of us know the bible story: an innocent person sentenced to death by the state and crucified for crimes that didn’t occur. Melissa Lucio, an innocent Harlingen mother, will be executed by the state in 10 days– even with lots of questions about her open case.